Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
221914
RGB
34, 25, 20
HSL
21, 26%, 11%
HSB
21, 41%, 13%
CMYK
0, 26, 41, 87
LAB
10, 4, 5
LCH
10, 7, 53
OKLCH
0.22, 0.02, 51
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 4, 3
HWB
21, 8%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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